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MT05 VSO

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 172,362 miles on the clock, averaging 8,725 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for MT05 VSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,725

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,362 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,725
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT05 VSO 50k80k111k142k172k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage166,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage158,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,335 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,288 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage152,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage149,641 miles
Since last MOT+12,876 miles
PASS
Mileage136,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,765 miles
Since last MOT+10,788 miles
PASS
Mileage125,977 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,970 miles
Since last MOT+12,023 miles
PASS
Mileage113,947 miles
Since last MOT+12,060 miles
PASS
Mileage101,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,887 miles
Since last MOT+13,476 miles
PASS
Mileage88,411 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,343 miles
Since last MOT+10,922 miles
PASS
Mileage77,421 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage68,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage61,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,812 miles
PASS
Mileage55,773 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage55,763 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage49,553 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MT05 VSO

What car is MT05 VSO?

MT05 VSO is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MT05 VSO?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 VSO was 172,362 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 VSO passed its MOT?

MT05 VSO has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2022.

Is MT05 VSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT05 VSO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MT05 VSO?

MT05 VSO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.